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Lillian Seibel was a young woman when she realized she had married into an abusive relationship. In this short excerpt of her conversation with her son Shane, Lillian talks about her decision to leave her marriage and shares some advice for other young women who may be living with domestic violence or abuse.
Lillian Seibel and Shane Seibel are members of the Southern Ute Tribe. They live in Ignacio, Colorado.
Pictured above: Lillian Seibel, 1980.
When to listen on KSUT:
Native Braids episodes can be heard on both Tribal Radio and Four Corners Public Radio at approximately the following times (actual time may vary slightly due to story length):
- Mondays and Wednesdays: at approx 7:50 AM during Morning Edition
- Tuesdays and Thursdays: at approx 5:50 PM during All Things Considered